Keeway Speed 125? help pleaseee

ackadappa · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 21 Jul 2013 Karma :

Hi there again.. i have found a cheap Keeway Speed 125 for sale and wondering if anybody has owned one or knows anyone who has?
Just want to know if it is reliable, good commuter etc etc....
Thanks guys..
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ackadappa · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 21 Jul 2013 Karma :

Thats was i was thinking.. but i have seen reviews on other sites sayin they are good.. Confused

But would rather get the opinion from people on here..
The bike looks mint.. but needs an M.O.T soon.
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Jonathan A · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Jun 2012 Karma :

Do not buy a chinese bike!!!!! Apart from maybe a Sinnis

ackadappa · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 21 Jul 2013 Karma :

I have also found a honda city fly and a old skool yammy rxs100.. any thoughts on these? Japanese.. so a good start lol
Cheers
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-Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Karma :

What sort of budget/style bike are you after.

CG would be the obvious recommendation for budget/useability, but doesn't score high in the looks-book Rolling Eyes

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Had the Keeway Speed, not too shabby actually, surprisingly robust.

Also had the Cityfly, alright bike, on par performance with the chinese bike Thumbs Up

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Keeway are based in Taiwan, not mainland China. I've seen a fair number of oldish ones still tootling around, which is a good sign.

Insurance and parts would be my main consideration. CMPO.co.uk don't list the Speed, so you'll be going cap in hand to dealers or breakers.
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-Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Karma :

My bad

i'd been lead to understand they were chinese manufactured Thinking

TheSmiler · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Apr 2011 Karma :

CG125, Good chain and lock for when parked in a city centre; even if the city centre is extremely low crime. Solid bike, decent mileage and loads of parts available.
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Jonathan A · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Jun 2012 Karma :

uploader · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 19 Jun 2013 Karma :

Should be called Keeway slow, Top speed about 55 mpg Thumbs Down

ackadappa · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 21 Jul 2013 Karma :

Just after a little commuter for work. Budget of aroung £550. Dont wanna sped anymore as im saving for DAS course.
I already have all the gear and stuff so its just the bike i need.
Thanks
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Andyk · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 Dec 2012 Karma :

i had one and rode it all through last winter and i was more than impressed it never missed a beat etc however the exhaust was made of god knows what as even though i hadn't treated it and it was kind of my own fault it turned to rust incredibly quickly..... Other than that it was a great little commuter bike.

ackadappa · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 21 Jul 2013 Karma :

Ok cool thanks.
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